HAND IN Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

hand in

verb

Definition of hand in

as in to turn in

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Recent Examples of hand in Couric and Acosta booked their own guests and are taking a strong hand in designing the look and feel of their Election Night program. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 Still, the actor’s love of home has always gone hand in hand with a love of leaving it. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2026 Meanwhile, two weeks prior, Francisco had flown to Florida to ask her parents for her hand in person. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 Knead with your hand in the bowl to form a cohesive mass (some of the chocolate may fall out, but just press it back in). — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hand in

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But then things take an unexpected turn in the heartfelt Disney short.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2026
Georgia turned in one of the most dominant performances of the season in a 42-7 victory at Mississippi on Saturday.

— Eric Olson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of turn in

Verb

To submit a tip regarding the circumstances related to the shooting, contact Northern District Shooting Detectives at 410-396-2455.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
His new condition called for the project’s plans, which had initially been submitted in late 2022, to be upgraded to meet the new 2025 building code standards.

— Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of submit

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Media outlets and local institutions are shifting as Vucic vows to fight back and his party faces calls to relinquish control in cities and towns.

— Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
No other Dolphins defender relinquished more than 13 yards in completions on Sunday, according to PFF.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of relinquish

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Detangle aims to improve the safer delivery-from-above method using an alternating series of electrodes and reservoirs that dispense therapeutic molecules through a mechanism resembling a ballpoint pen.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026
The set includes a clear case and four reusable silicone bottles with wide mouths designed to be filled easily and dispense product smoothly without making a mess.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

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